SEREMBAN – Higher traffic volume is expected on several roads in Negri Sembilan from tomorrow until January 2 next year ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Negri Sembilan Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Ibrahim Mohd Abdul Kadir said in a statement today that it would cover 19 routes in all seven districts in the state.
In Seremban, traffic flow is expected to increase at Jalan Seremban-Kuala Pilah, Jalan Seremban-Tampin, Jalan Rasah, the North-South Expressway (north-south bound); in Nilai at Jalan Batang Benar-Pajam, Persiaran Utama/Jalan Besar Nilai; in Port Dickson at Jalan Port Dickson-Seremban/Melaka and Jalan Pantai Port Dickson.
“In Tampin, we anticipate higher traffic volume at the Gemencheh town/Jalan Gemencheh Lama traffic lights and the traffic light junction at KM1 of Tampin town, while in Kuala Pilah, at Jalan Kuala Pilah-Seremban, Jalan Tampin-Kuala Pilah, and Jalan Bahau-Kuala Pilah.
“It will also cover Jalan Kuala Pilah-Simpang Pertang, Bahau town in Jempol; Kuala Klawang town in Jelebu; and the Pedas-Linggi toll plaza, as well as Jalan Kota-Rembau in Rembau,” he said.
Ibrahim advised those planning a road trip to the east coast through Negri Sembilan to use alternative routes to avoid congestion.
“Road users are also advised to adhere to road safety rules, obey the speed limit, be careful and considerate towards other road users, plan their trips, and ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before starting their journey,” he said. – Bernama, December 23, 2020
